Bakersfield, California vs. Leander, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Leander, Texas is 15.5% more expensive than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $57,737 in Leander, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Leander, Texas is more expensive than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Leander
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Leander, TX
Compared to Bakersfield, Leander is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower